Surface cleaning apparatus

Abstract

An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a support structure moveably connected to a surface cleaning head and having an air treatment member mounted to the upright section. The support structure is bendable and is operated by a remote actuator.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims benefit under 35 USC 120 as a divisional application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 720,570, filed on Mar. 9, 2010, which itself claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC 119 from Canadian Patent Application No. 2,658,402, filed on Mar. 13, 2009, Canadian Patent Application No. 2,674,056, filed on Jul. 28, 2009 and Canadian Patent Application No. 2,678,220 filed Sep. 8, 2009, entitled SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS, the specifications of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD[0002]The specification relates to improvements in the design of a surface cleaning apparatus. In one embodiment, the specification relates to an upright surface cleaning apparatus and preferably an upright surface cleaning apparatus having a removably mounted cleaning unit and a bendable wand.INTRODUCTION[0003]The following is not an admission that anything discussed below is prior art or part of the common general k...

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Benefits of technology

Enhances the ability to clean under low-clearance furniture and allows for versatile use on various surfaces, including those above the floor, by providing a flexible and portable cleaning solution.

Problems solved by technology

In domestic cleaning applications, there may be surfaces that are not suitable for cleaning with the surface cleaning head of an upright vacuum cleaner.

For example, surfaces above the floor (like walls, drapes and furniture) or small areas may be difficult to clean using a full size surface cleaning head.

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